Cory Eliason

Cory Eliason Third at Gold Cup Race of Champions

PETERSEN MEDIA-Climbing back aboard the Roth Motorsports machine in Chico, CA over the weekend, Cory Eliason showed out at the 65th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions as he finished fifth on Friday night before a third place finish in a hotly contested battle for the win during Saturday night's finale.

"It was great getting back in the Roth Motorsports machine after a couple of weeks off and I have to thank Dennis and Teresa Roth, Todd and Brent Ventura, and everyone else who made it possible," Cory Eliason said. "We were really close to winning these guys a Gold Cup, but still it was a great weekend."

Friday night Eliason would kick things off by timing the Roth Enterprises/HR Livestock Transportation/Roth Investments backed No. 83 entry in eighth quickest in his qualifying flight before running second in his heat race and moving into the Craftsman Club Dash.

Finishing second in the Dash, Eliason would make it an all Californian front row as he led the field to green alongside Tim Kaeding. When the race came to life, Eliason was hard on the throttle as he jumped out to the early lead with Kaeding in tow.

Leading the first eight circuits, traffic would come into play and Eliason would see Kaeding sneak around him and take over the lead as Eliason slipped to second and felt pressure from Brad Sweet.

Exchanging the spot for a handful of laps, Eliason would fall to third on the 14th circuit as the race clicked off in rapid fire pace putting the leaders in thick traffic. Bud Keading would then take his shots at Eliason and soon make it a multi car battle for second as they reeled TK in, but a late restart would give the leaders clear track and put them in single file formation.

Falling to fifth on the last restart, Eliason would finish there and turn his attention to Saturday night's finale.

Kicking the Gold Cup Race of Champions finale off by timing in seventh fastest in Time Trials, Eliason would again put himself in the Dash with a second place finish in his heat race.

Finishing third in the Dash, Eliason would make a big time move at the start of the feature event and would take command of the race and set a quick pace that saw him get into traffic in just five laps.

Negotiating thick traffic, a pair of Californians worked their way forward to contest the race lead as Tanner Thorson and Rico Abreu made it an intense three-car battle for the lead in front of a jam packed Californian based crowd.

The trio would exchanging hay makers as they brought the crowd to their feet, but Eliason was able to fend off his challengers as he led the first 24-laps of the race.

As Tanner Thorson made a bid for the lead on the 25th lap, Abreu would get by both drivers on lap 26 before the torrid battle came to an end on the 27th lap with the yellow flag waiving.

Back underway, Eliason would continue to chase after Abreu but would soon have his hands full with Tim Kaeding who wanted in on the action. Amidst a hard fought battle, the duo would actually make contact in turn four but no harm, no foul, and they would race on.

When the 40-lap affair came to a close, it was Eliason coming across the line with a third place finish.

"It was a battle out their, and I have to apologize to Tanner Thorson for getting into him," Eliason said. "We were going hard, and guys were sliding everywhere and it was just a product of the race. Overall it was a hard nosed race, and it was fun to be a part of."

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Off of a breakout 2017 season, Cory Eliason has reached an agreement to further his career with Roth Motorsports in 2018, and Antaya Motorsports would like to wish Eliason and the Roth team the very best of luck in 2018.

"As hard as it is to lose a driver and a person like Cory Eliason, I could not be more thrilled for the opportunity that Roth Motorsports has given to him in 2018," team owner, Larry Antaya said. "I feel it is a testament to Antaya Motorsports and the work put in by Cory, Brian Matherly, Matt Brit (Skip), and Gary Patellaro (Wood), that Cory was in the position to take the next step in his career, and for that I am very proud. I sincerely wish Cory nothing but the best of luck, and hope he does a great job with Roth Motorsports."

Picking up five feature event wins together in 2018, and finishing third in King of the West points, the decision wasn't easy for Eliason, but one that he thought deeply about as it gets him to the next step in his career.

"I am beyond thankful for Larry Antaya and the opportunity he gave me in 2017 driving for him and working with such a great group of guys," Cory Eliason said. "They gave me everything they had, and let me live out a dream and do what I love night in and night out. I cannot thank Larry enough for helping put myself out there and getting me in the spotlight to be seen nationwide and get the opportunity to advance my career and now run a national schedule. I wish nothing but the best for Antaya Motorsports in 2018, as I have made the decision to move to Roth Motorsports and run an expanded schedule for Dennis and Teresa Roth. I look forward to what 2018 has to offer, and am extremely thankful and blessed to have this opportunity after a great year with Larry and his team."

"I also have to thank Brian, Skip, and Wood for all of the long hours, hard work, and endless days of putting up with me," Eliason said with a laugh. "They have been the best, and easiest, guys to work and race with, and I look at each one of them as family, and thank them for what they have done in my career. I know I will have all these people behind me pushing me and helping in both racing as well as life in general. There isn't anything in this world I can do to show everyone at Antaya Motorsports my gratitude, and how thankful I am to have been able to meet and work with them. Thank you doesn't seem like enough, but to Larry, Brian, Skip, and Wood, Thank Your from the bottom of my heart."

With the change coming to Antaya Motorsports, the plan is still to field a car in 2018. The team is working hard to figure out what direction they will go, and will make an announcement at a later date and time.

Antaya Motorsports would like to thank Good Guys Rod and Custom Association, Fuel Curve, Fire Protection Management, Inc., and Kaeding Performance for their support in 2017.

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PETERSEN MEDIA: Bouncing back from a 360 Nationals that saw them come up short of their goal, Cory Eliason and the Van Dyke Motorsports team made some noise with the 410 power plant that culminated in Eliason making his first ever Knoxville Nationals feature event and finishing 17th.

"It is still kind of surreal to me," Cory Eliason said on qualifying for the Nationals feature event. "It means so much to me, and I can't thank Harley Van Dyke and his team enough for giving me another shot at Knoxville."

Kicking the 410ci portion of the week off last Sunday night during the Capitani Classic, the Kingsburg, CA pilot began to open some eyes as he took second in his heat race and then went on to defeat Brian Brown, Sammy Swindell, and Chad Kemenah in match races before coming up short against Greg Hodnett.

Lining the Lucas Oil/Hansen Machine/NAAKE Suspension backed No. 5h up in the fifth starting position, Eliason would go wheel to wheel with some seasoned vets at the famed ½ mile facility as he finished 12th.

Heading to Oskaloosa, IA on Monday for the Front Row Challenge, Eliason would again continue to make people take notice of the Van Dyke Motorsports machine as he would take the green flag from the 20th starting position and work his way up to 12th when the exciting feature event came to a close.

Wednesday night the Van Dyke Motorsports team would get back on track at Knoxville Raceway, and Eliason would admit that they struggled a bit after building up so much momentum.

Getting behind in time trials after timing in 27th quickest, Eliason would slip back and finish sixth in his heat race and be mired deep in the night's semi. Finishing eighth in the 'B', Eliason's prelim night would be over and the team would begin focusing on Friday night's "Hard Knox" qualifying night.

Saturday morning tragedy would strike team owner Harley Van Dyke, and with him needing to travel back home, Eliason and company would carry on with heavy hearts.

With emotions running high, Eliason would lay down a great lap in time trials as his sixth quick effort propel him to a third place finish in his heat race, which transferred him into the feature event.

With the top-four finishers in the feature locking into the Saturday night show, Eliason was in prime position as he took the green flag in the fourth starting spot.

Falling back in the early stages of the race, Eliason would go to work on the bottom of the speedway and get by Joey Saldana and Jacob Allen late to move into fourth.

Fending off All Star point leader, Chad Kemenah, in the final laps, Eliason would do California proud as he held on to the fourth spot and solidified his spot in Saturday's 50-lap feature event.

Rolling off from the 20th starting spot on Saturday night, Eliason would do everything he could to move forward and avoid going a lap down, but once he got lapped he would be stuck in the back of the pack for much of the night, though was able to gain a few positions as he finished in the 17th spot.

"To put it in the show in our second attempt back there is an accomplishment in itself," Eliason said. "From last year to this year we have made huge gains, and I am looking forward to hopefully getting back to the Nationals in 2018 and trying again. I can't thank Harley and everyone enough for the opportunity, and I am continuing to send well wishes to him and his family."

The Van Dyke Motorsports team would like to thank Lucas Oil, Hansen Machine, NAAKE Suspension, Maxim Chassis, and Moyle Racing Engines for their support during the year.

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Cory Eliason Fifth During Civil War Series HK Classic Before Contact KO's Him From KWS Action

PETERSEN MEDIA- Cory Eliason and Antaya Motorsports continued to have great speed at Ocean Speedway. Taking part in the 7th Annual Howard Kaeding Classic, Eliason would rebound from a Dash tumble to finish fifth on Friday night with the Civil War Series, before contact while racing for the lead on Saturday night would end his night early.

"We had a ton of speed all weekend long, but unfortunately we just had some horrible luck," Eliason said. "It was good run get the fifth place finish on Friday night with the way our night ended Saturday."

Taking on the Civil War Series Friday night, Eliason would get the weekend off to a great start as he timed the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management, Inc. No. 20 entry third fastest in qualifications.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Eliason would pocket a second place finish and punch his ticket into both the Dash and the feature event. In a Dash that saw some hard nosed racing, Eliason would get the bad end of a tight battle that resulted in his machine getting upside down.

Scored in the sixth spot, Eliason would line up for the 30-lap feature in the third row after a large effort to get his machine put back together. From his sixth starting position, Eliason would take part in an exciting battle inside the Top-Five for much of the race.

Racing with drivers like Justin Sanders, and Shane Golobic during the race, Eliason would take the checkered flag with a fifth place finish.

Coming back on Saturday night to continue his championship battle with the King of the West Series, Eliason would time in second quickest in time trials.

Finishing third in his heat race, Eliason would make the Dash transfer where his win would place him on the front row of the 30-lap HK Classic feature event. Getting the jump when the green flag was shown to the field, Eliason was hard on the throttle as he led the early stages.

Setting a strong pace over Michael Kofoid, traffic would soon come into play and Eliason would see his lead shrink up. Falling to second in traffic on lap 12, a lap 13 caution would put the leaders in clear track.

Continuing to chase after Kofoid, the leaders would get bottled up in traffic on the 18th lap and contact would send Eliason's machine hard into the turn four wall on the 18th lap and it would bring Eliason's night to an early end.

"To crash both nights is never fun, and you hate it for everyone who works so hard on the car," Eliason said. "We have a couple weeks off now, so we will regroup and focus on coming out strong to see what we can do in the final few KWS races of the year"

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Cory Eliason Bags Third Ocean Sprints pres. By Taco Bravo Win of The Season

(PETERSEN MEDIA- Watsonville, CA)- Friday night in Watsonville, CA, Cory Eliason claimed his third Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo win of the season as he piloted the Antaya Motorsports machine to the impressive victory.

Making starts aboard both the Antaya Motorsports entry and his own machine at the track this year, Eliason has been tough to beat at the scenic ¼ mile and Friday night was no different.

Getting off to the early lead, Eliason would feel pressure from Penngrove, CA driver, Michael Kofoid in the early stages of the race.

With Tom Sagmiller providing another excellent racing surface, the lead duo of Eliason and Kofoid would find traffic on the eighth lap and Kofoid would close in on the leader.

Eliason would continued to lead the way until the race's first caution flag flew on the 16th lap.

Back underway, Eliason would lead the way over Kofoid, Tommy Tarlton, Cole Macedo, and Matthew Moles. Action would be fierce as the field would see the green-flag for the rest of the night.

Getting back into lapped traffic, Kofoid would continue to stalk Eliason, but the Kingsburg, CA wheelman was able to keep him at bay as he would go on to capture his third Ocean Sprints pres. By Taco Bravo win of the season.

"We have a huge two-day show coming up next weekend at Ocean Speedway with the Howard Kaeding Classic, so it is great to come in here and continue to have some good speed," Eliason said. "We will look to mimic this success with the Civil War Series and King of the West Series this weekend. Thanks to this team for all of their hard work."

Kofoid would hang on to finish second, and Tarlton would take the final spot on the podium. Matthew Moles would finish fourth, Cole Macedo fifth, Geoff Ensign sixth, Brad Furr seventh, Kaleb Montgomery eighth, Jason Chisum ninth, and Koen Shaw rounded out the Top-10.

Heading into Friday night, Justin Sanders led the point battle by 32 digits over Geoff Ensign. Sanders took a bit of a hit losing an engine during time trials, and with Ensign's sixth place finish the Sebastopol, CA driver has now taken over the point lead by 36 points over Brad Furr. Sanders now sits in the fifth spot.

Heat race wins would go to Tarlton, Brad Furr, and Kurt Nelson, while Cory Eliason would take top honors in the Dash.

Michael Kofoid would kick the night off by winning the Ray Scheidts Electric Quick Time award with a lap of 11.700 seconds.

The Beer Optics Hard Luck award would go to Kurt Nelson after his lap 16 accident, while Zane Blanchard would earn the High-5 Pizza Hard Charger Award by gaining 7 spots in the feature event.

ON TAP- The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo will take on the Civil War Series presented by Flowmaster on Friday night as the two series' will fight for supremacy during the Howard Kaeding Classic opener.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- In the lone King of the West double-header weekend of the season, Cory Eliason and Antaya Motorsports ran well during both nights of action as the team finished third on Friday night in Watsonville, CA and sixth on Saturday night in Calistoga, CA.

"It was another good weekend for our race team," Eliason said. "Friday night I made a mistake late in the race and it cost us a spot, and on Saturday night it took us a little while to get going but once we did we were really good and worked our way forward up to sixth."

Looking for another win at the Ocean Speedway on Friday night with Antaya Motorsports, Eliason opened the busy weekend up by timing the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management No. 20 machine in eighth fastest in time trials.

Picking up the heat race win in convincing fashion, the Kingsburg, CA driver would finish eighth in the Dash, lining the TW Performance/Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder backed entry up in the fourth row of the 30-lap feature event.

A slick and racy surface would provide a very racy surface to the field, and it allowed Eliason to work his way to the front. Getting off to a great start, Eliason would work his way up to the third spot by the time the caution flag flew on the seventh lap.

Taking over the second spot when the action resumed, Eliason would begin to chase after race leader, Shane Golobic. Getting close to Golobic in traffic, Eliason would dive under to take a shot at the race lead only to the see the caution waive and negate his efforts.

Back underway, Eliason would again hang with Golboic as they broke away from the field. With Golobic getting tripped up on the cushion in turn four late in the race, Eliason would close in looking to capitalize but he too would get tripped up on the cushion even worse and it would result in him losing a spot and falling back to third.

Chasing after Golobic and Justin Sanders in the final laps, Eliason would cap his night with a third place run.

Traveling to Calistoga Speedway on Saturday night for the Dirt Classic, Eliason would time in fifth quickest during qualifying time trials. Running third in his heat, Eliason would finish sixth in the Dash and take the green flag from the third row for the 25-lap 'A' Main.

When the race came to life, Eliason would get off to a slow start as he lost several positions in the opening laps. Falling out of the Top-10, Eliason's machine would come to life after a few laps and he would surge forward.

Racing his way back inside the Top-10, Eliason would sit in the seventh spot when the race's first yellow flew on the 14th lap. Getting up into fifth late in the race, the final restart on the 20th circuit would cost Eliason a spot as he would slip back to finish sixth at the line.

"Saturday night we made the wrong guess on tire compound and it cost us early in the race," Eliason said. "After we got going our car was really good. We got up into the Top-Five, but a late restart hurt us a little and we ended up sixth. Overall it was a really fun weekend, and I have to thank all of the team's partners for their support, and all of these guys for their hard work."

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PETERSEN MEDIA- The busy month of June continued on for Cory Eliason and Antaya Motorsports on Saturday night in Petaluma, CA where Eliason would make some nice moves in the feature event and pocket a fourth place finish.

"It turned out to be a pretty good night overall for the race team," Eliason said. "We timed in second quickest in time trials but we didn't make the transfer into the Dash and it put his about mid pack in the feature. My guys gave me a good car and we were able to move forward and come away with a good finish."

22 cars checked into Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night, and Eliason would get the night started off in the right direction as he timed the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management, Inc. backed No. 20 entry in second fastest in qualifying time trials.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, an unusually hot day in Petaluma, CA made for a slicked off racing surface and drivers struggled for much to grab a hold of. Unable to crack the top-three, Eliason would finish in the fourth spot as he would fail to make the Dash.

With his team working to get their car better for the track surface, Eliason would grid the field from the sixth row for the 30-lap feature event.

Track crews went to work on the Petaluma Speedway prior to the feature event and it made for a racy surface for much of the feature event. Getting up into the Top-10 in the opening six laps with a couple of cautions slowing things, Eliason would make a big time move getting into turn three on a lap six restart that saw him get by DJ Netto and Billy Aton to take the seventh spot.

Following a yellow on the ninth lap, the race would click of 21 laps uninterrupted and Eliason would make some swift moves to get by Bobby McMahan and Andy Forsberg.

Battling with series point leader, Gio Scelzi, in the closing laps, Eliason would get by and claim the fourth spot when the race came to an end.

"We were a crew guy down tonight, so I have to thank everyone that stepped up and picked up the slack," Eliason added. "We really had a good car in the feature event and to come from 11th to fourth is a good night."

ON TAP: Antaya Motorsports will be in action on two occasions this weekend as they will be on hand at Ocean Speedway on Friday night before making their lone appearance of the season with the KWS at Calistoga Speedway on Saturday night.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Showing perseverance on Saturday night in Tulare, CA, Cory Eliason and the Antaya Motorsports team worked hard through the night and came away with a sixth place finish with the King of the West series on Saturday night in Tulare, CA.

"I have to thank my guys and crews from other teams for all of their hard work on Saturday night," Cory Eliason said. "We had issues in the Dash, and tried a couple of things the remedy the situation before we thrashed and changed engines just prior to the feature."

Going out last for time trials on Saturday night, Eliason would still lay down a nice lap aboard the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management, Inc. backed No. 20 machine as he would time in second fastest.

Lining up in the second row of his heat race, Eliason would run into trouble early as he would get collected with a spinning car and be forced to the tail end of the field. Needing to get back up into the third spot to qualify for the Dash, the Kingsburg, CA pilot had his elbows up and make a late race pass to end up third at the finish line.

Moving into the Dash, Eliason would battle with Kyle Hirst for the early lead before losing power and retiring from the event with a sixth place finish.

Working hard in the pit area thrashing to make repairs for the feature event with the help of other teams, Eliason and company would make the call, as they would take the green flag from the sixth starting position.

Getting five laps in before rubber would begin to go down on the speedway, Eliason would hold down the sixth spot. As rubber began to lay down on the speedway, the field would get into single file formation as no passing would occur for the rest of the race.

Trying to make up some ground outside of the rubber as the field raced through traffic, Eliason was unable to make a move around DJ Netto as he ended up taking the checkered flag in the sixth spot.

"It was disappointing to have rubber go down so early in the feature for the second week in-a-row," Eliason said. "Our team worked extremely hard to get out their for the feature event and we were hoping to put on a show but it got single file early and we just got in line and went. Again, I really want to thank my guys for sticking with me and working hard, and hopefully we can put on a show for the fans this weekend in Petaluma, CA."

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Eliason's King of the West Podium Finish Tightens KWS Championship Battle

PETERSEN MEDIA- Taking part in the King of the West series' first trip to Antioch Speedway since the 2013 season, Cory Eliason and the Antaya Motorsports team had a nice showing that saw them pocket a podium finish and tighten the early points battle up.

"We had good speed all night, but in the feature it kind of took rubber early and became really hard to pass on," Eliason said. "It was one of those nights where you get what you can settle in and hit your marks for 30-laps."

Setting the standard in time trials aboard the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management, Inc. backed sprinter, Eliason would lay down a 12.245 second lap and earn quick time honors.

From the second row of his heat race, the Kingsburg, CA native would pick up two positions, as he would race his way into the second spot and successfully get a spot in the six-lap Dash.

Taking the green flag from the third starting spot, Eliason would get collected with another car that was stalled in turn two and it would force him to the back. Restarting six, Eliason would work up to finish fourth aboard the TW Performance/Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder machine.

On an extremely slick Antioch Speedway for the feature, Eliason would run in the fourth spot during the opening two circuits before the caution flew and lined the field back up nose to tail.

Working into third on the restart, Eliason would chase after DJ Netto until the caution flew a couple laps later. Back underway, Eliason would challenge Netto but rubber would go down and passing would prove to be difficult.

Getting close to second running Netto in traffic a couple of times, Eliason couldn't get close enough to make a move. Finishing in the third spot, Eliason still sits second in KWS points, but is now just four points of the lead.

"I have to thank my guys for working so hard all night long," Eliason said. "We have a busy month of racing here in June, and we are all excited to get back to Tulare this weekend."

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Cory Eliason and Antaya Motorsports are using consistency to fight for the 2017 King of the West Championship. Though a bit disappointed with the result after leading early, Eliason and team would still finish fourth at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA.

"It was an eventful night for the Antaya Motorsports team, and I have to thank my guys for working their butt's off," Eliason said "We timed in okay, and won our heat race, but we hurt and engine and had to change it before the Dash."

With an engine going south, the Kingsburg, CA pilot was able to keep his challengers at bay as he grabbed the win and advanced into the Dash.

Able to make an engine swap prior to the Dash, Eliason would run second in the six-lap shootout and line up on the pole for the 30-lap feature event.

On a freshly prepared surface for the 'A', Eliason would jump on the throttle when the green lights flashed and take the early lead. Quickly opening up a sizeable lead, Eliason looked very strong out front as he chased after the rear of the field.

Getting into traffic at the race's halfway point, Eliason would see his lead start to evaporate, as he would feel pressure from Kyle Hirst. Though Hirst would get him on the 18th lap, and he would fall back to third, Eliason would stay in a three-car battle for the top spot until the race's lone caution flew on lap 23.

When the race picked back up, Eliason would fight with Carson Macedo for the third spot as the two drivers sliced and diced their way around the Thunderbowl racing wheel to wheel.

Losing the position, Eliason would end up finishing in the fourth spot.

"We had a good car, and led early but lapped traffic bit us a little during a pretty long green flag run," Eliason added. "Unfortunately when you're leading like that and get to traffic that could happen. Again, Thanks to Larry, TW, Skip, and all of these guys for their hard work."

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(PETERSEN MEDIA- Watsonville, CA)- Winning the season opening event at Ocean Speedway aboard the Antaya Motorsports No. 20 machine, Cory Eliason returned to the Santa Cruz County Fairground on Friday night aboard his own No. 00 machine and picked up his second Ocean Sprints Pres. by Taco Bravo win of the season.

Sharing the front row with DJ Netto for the 30-lap feature event on the hooked up ¼ mile speedway, it would be Netto getting out to the early lead as Eliason, Justin Sanders, Tommy Tarlton, and Matthew Moles rode in his wake for the first five laps of the event until the caution flag flew.

Getting back underway, Netto would lead the field back to action but Eliason was there to take command of the race on the sixth lap following a massive wheel stand by the early leader. Out front, Eliason would look extremely tough as he clicked off some lighting fast laps on the hooked up surface and quickly began racing through lapped traffic.

On the 12th lap, the action would come to a halt as Kyle Offill got upside down in turn two. Climbing from the wreckage okay, Offill's night would come to an early end.

Back underway, Eliason continued to lead the way as Netto still chased after him in the second spot. The race for third through fifth would get exciting as Justin Sanders, Matthew Moles, and Tommy Tarlton would jockey for position until Moles came to a stop on the 20th lap.

Not letting the yellow flags deter him, Eliason would again get out to a comfortable lead when the green light's flashed as Tarlton and Netto began battling for the second spot behind him.

With Tarlton able to get the spot, Netto would then feel pressure from Kurt Nelson who came alive in the race's closing laps. As Eliason and Tarlton separated from the rest of the leader, Netto and Nelson would swap the position with Netto getting the best of the battle.

Up front, the Kingsburg, CA driver would not be denied as he raced to his second win of the season at the speedway, as Tommy Tarlton held on for second, Netto third, Nelson fourth, and Justin Sanders rounded out the Top-Five.

"It was another great night for us at Ocean Speedway," Cory Eliason said. "We don't get to run the 00 very often, but when we have it's been pretty fast so far. Thanks to Brian, Skip, and everyone that helps us out at the track."

Brad Furr would come home sixth followed by Geoff Ensign, Michael Kofoid, Jerry Bonnema, and Matthew Moles rounding out the Top-10.

Friday night at Ocean Speedway, 22 cars checked into the pit area, and it was Eliason setting the bar during time trials with a lap of 11.946 seconds.

During the three-heat race program, wins would go to Tommy Tarlton, Kurt Nelson, and Brad Furr.

ON TAP- The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo will take this weekend off off before they return to Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA on Friday, June 2nd.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- A busy stretch in the King of the West Series schedule continued over the weekend for Cory Eliason and Antaya Motorsports, as the team finished seventh during their lone visit to Placerville Speedway in 2017.

"It was just one of those nights where we couldn't get our car in the track and we just struggled with being too free," Cory Eliason said. "My guys threw everything at it each time we hit the track, and we were still able to get away with a seventh place finish."

With 23 cars in the pit area for the fourth KWS event of the 2017 season, Eliason would time the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management, Inc. backed No. 20 machine in 12th fastest in time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Kingsburg, CA driver would struggle a little as DJ Netto and Kyle Hirst were able to get by as he settled for a third place finish, which was good enough to lock him into the nine-car Dash.

Find himself scratch on the field in the Dash line up, Eliason would rebound from an early spin to finish sixth and put the TW Performance/Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder entry in the third row for the 30-lap 'A' Main event.

On an extremely slick racing surface, Eliason just could not seem to get rolling forward as he and the Antaya Motorsports team would have liked. Getting up to the sixth spot at times battling with Kyle Hirst, Eliason would fall back as far as eighth as he searched the various lines that Placerville Speedway offered.

In the end, Eliason would hang on to finish seventh in the feature event and sits third in the series standings after four races.

"My guys continue to work hard for me, and hopefully I can do my part this weekend in Tulare, CA," Eliason said. "Thanks to TW, Larry, and everyone who continues to make this possible for me."

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PETERSEN MEDIA- During one of the most notable events on the King of the West Schedule, Cory Eliason and the Antaya Motorsports team were in the lead mix all night long before settling for a third place finish during Saturday night's Dave Bradway Jr Memorial in Chico, CA.

"We really had a fast racecar all night long, and were right there with Rico (Abreu) at times," Cory Eliason said. "Unfortunately on a late restart I didn't have brakes and about took both of us out, but thankfully we didn't hit. For the last 12 laps or so I hunt on as best as I could and we still ended up on the podium."

A total of 37 cars checked into the pit area on Saturday night to take part in the race paying homage to the legendary Bradway, Jr. Timing the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fuel Curve/Fire Protection Management, Inc. sprinter in eighth fastest in time trials, Eliason would finish second in his heat race and move into the all-important Dash.

With a little lady luck on the team's side, Eliason would find himself on the front row of the front row of the six-lap shootout and by way of the win, he would lead the field to green for the 40-lap Bradway Memorial feature event.

On an extremely rough and tumble Silver Dollar Speedway surface, the feature event would end up being lengthy with several caution flag periods needed for various wrecks.

Running in the third spot after not getting the jump when the race came to life, Eliason would use a restart on the 13th lap to power into the second spot and give chase to Rico Abreu.

With the race never getting into a good green flag run, Eliason would hound Abreu on several restarts but would not quite be able to sneak under him. The final restart came on lap 28, and Eliason would have a big run on the leader as they raced into turns one and two.

Getting under Abreu, Eliason would discover he no longer had brakes and fought to keep himself and Abreu from touching as he continued on in second. Battling with DJ Netto in the closing laps, Eliason would do all he could to wrestle his machine around and fend him off, but when the race concluded Eliason fell back to finish third.

Antaya Motorsports also took part in Friday night's Silver Dollar Speedway weekly event that was billed as the Bill Brownell Memorial. Timing the TW Performance/Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder entry in ninth fastest, the Kingsburg, CA driver would grab the win in his heat race.

Drawing the five pill in the nightly redraw, Eliason would grid the field from the third row for the 25-lap feature event.

In the opening laps of the 'A', Eliason would see cars stack up in turns one and two and would spin his machine out with nowhere to go.

Restarting from the 20th spot, Eliason would go to work on the racy Silver Dollar Speedway. Moving all around the ¼ mile speedway carving through the field, Eliason would salvage his night with a seventh place finish.

"It was a wild weekend for sure, and I am glad we were able to avoid most of the craziness and run well both nights," Eliason said. "Huge thanks to Brian, Skip, Larry, Josh, and TW for everything they do. Looking forward to getting back in the 20 on Saturday in Placerville, CA."

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Taking to Watsonville, CA's Ocean Speedway on Friday night, Cory Eliason and the Antaya Motorsports team would use some late race heroics to pick up their second win of the 2017 season.

"We continue to get better each time out, and it's nice to get back into victory lane," Cory Eliason said. "Brian, Skip, TW, Larry, and everyone that works on this thing does a great job night in and night out, and that shows in our speed I think."

With 22 cars in attendance for the track's first sprint car race of the season, Eliason would kick things off by timing the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fire Protection Management, Inc./TW Performance backed No. 20 sprinter in fourth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Heat race action saw the Kingsburg, CA pilot work his way up to a second place finish which would successfully earn him and the team a berth in the night's Dash where a third place finish would place the Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder/Tool World machine in second row of the 30-lap feature event.

On an extremely slick Ocean Speedway surface, Eliason would slip back to the fifth spot during the race's early goings. Following a restart on the second lap, Eliason would work his way up to third as he battled with Justin Sanders and Shane Golobic for track position.

Working into the second spot on the 19th lap, Eliason would noticeably close in on race long leader, Geoff Ensign. In traffic, Eliason was able to search around the speedway looking for grip as the top-side of the speedway seemed to work to his liking.

Making a bid for the lead in turns one and two on the 25th lap, Eliason would see Ensign counter his attack, before driving around him in turns three and four to take command of the race.

The final laps would see Eliason keep the field at bay as he rode the Ocean Speedway cushion to the team's second win of the 2017 season.

"It is always nice to get back into victory lane and celebrate with your guys," Eliason said. "We have a big weekend coming up, so we will look to keep this going."

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(PETERSEN MEDIA- Watsonville, CA)- Fans at Watsonville, California's Ocean Speedway were rewarded for their patience on Friday night. Following two rain outs to open the 2017 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo season, the third time proved to be the charm on Friday night as Cory Eliason used a late race move to pick up the season opening event.

Geoff Ensign and Shane Golobic would lead the field to green for the 30-lap affair, and it would be Ensign taking early command of the race as Golobic, Kurt Nelson, Justin Sanders, and Cory Eliason gave chase on a slick Ocean Speedway surface.

Ensign's quick start would quickly be slowed, as the red flag was needed on the race's second circuit for Kyle Shaw. Shaw would escape from the wreckage, but his night would be finished.

Back underway, Ensign continued to set a torrid pace as the action behind him picked up. As he stretched his lead out on the slick ¼ mile speedway, Eliason would make his way by both Nelson and Sanders to take over third as he pressured Golobic for the runner up spot until the caution flew on the 13th lap.

The Sebastopol, CA driver continued to show the way, as he would get away from Golobic and Eliason, though lapped traffic would soon become a factor as the race got into an extended green flag run.

Behind the leader, Eliason would take over the second spot on the 19th lap, and begin to set his sights on the point. Once in second, Eliason could continue to search around the Ocean Speedway, as he would soon take a liking to the top-side of the speedway and make up ground on the leader.

On lap 25, Eliason would make a bid for the lead in turns one and two, but Ensign would counter and lead down the back stretch. Eliason would make the top work in turns three and four to grab the lead and essentially never look back.

While Ensign stayed with Eliason, the battle for third would pick up with Justin Sanders and Shane Golobic trading the spot in heavy traffic, with Sanders getting the spot in the waning laps.

Up front, Eliason would not be denied on this night, as he would pick up the win over Ensign, Sanders Golobic, and Kurt Nelson.

"We had a good car, and sometimes it's better to be in second for a long period of time," Cory Eliason explained. "We were able to move around the track and find some grip that Geoff (Ensign) didn't know about, and get the win. I can't thank this entire Antaya Motorsports team for all they do for me, and it's nice to get another win with these guys."

In his first appearance at the Ocean Speedway, Matthew Moles would finish sixth, Cole Macedo seventh, Jerry Bonnema eighth, Dustin Golobic ninth, and Jeremy Chisum would round out the Top-10.

All in all, 22 winged 360's would check into the Ocean Speedway on Friday night the season opening event and Ensign and Golobic would lay down lay down identical quick time laps in qualifying with Ensign getting the nod for going out early.

A three-heat program would be in play on this night with wins going to Sanders, Bonnema, and Macedo, as Geoff Ensign would win the Dash and earn the right to start on the pole for the feature event.

ON TAP- The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo will return to Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA this coming Friday night.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Overcoming a tough qualifying effort, Cory Eliason turned in a gritty performance at the Peter Murphy Classic that saw him score an 11th place finish.

"The track was pretty slick in time trials, and we were just a tick too free," Cory Eliason said. "The guys went to work, and we were able to fight back all night and come away with an 11th place finish."

Timing the Good Guys/Rod and Custom Association/Fire Protection Management, Inc./TW Performance backed No. 20 sprinter in 13th fastest in his qualifying flight, Eliason would find himself in the fourth row of his heat race.

Running a patient 10-lap heat, Eliason would slowly work his way forward and into the fifth spot late in the race. Needing to get to fourth to transfer directly to the feature, Eliason would execute a final lap, final turn pass to secure a spot in the 30-lap Peter Murphy Classic finale.

Lining up in the ninth row of the feature event, the track would undergo extensive prep prior to the feature event as rubber had gone down during the non-wing series' feature event.

When the race got underway, the track was simply too good and passing would be a tough feat for the entire field. Able to make some moves, Eliason would work his way forward to secure a hard fought 11th place finish when the action wrapped up.

"It was just hard to pass," Eliason said. "With the work they did we had hoped it would 'blow off' after a few laps and allow us to move around, but it stayed too fast and we kind of got all we could. Huge thanks to everyone on this team for all of their continued hard work."

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Cory Eliason Gives Antaya Motorsports First Ever Win During King of the West Opening Night Event

PETERSEN MEDIA- In just his fourth start aboard the Antaya Motorsports No. 20 machine, Cory Eliason visited victory lane during Saturday night's King of the West season opener at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, CA and gave the Antaya Motorsports their first ever feature event victory.

"I can't thank Larry and TW enough for giving me this opportunity this year," Cory Eliason said. "It has only been four races, but we have gelled quickly and these guys continue to give me a good car, and it is just awesome to win the KWS opener."

24 cars made the trip down I5 to check out the new facility to kick off 2017, and Eliason would get his quest for the King of the West crown kicked off by timing the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fire Protection Management, Inc./TW Performance sprinter in ninth fastest during qualifying time trials.

Lining up on the front row of his heat race, the Kingsburg, CA pilot would take advantage of the prime starting position and capture the win and lock himself into the Dash.

Getting pinched into the infield at the start of the race, Eliason would rally from the back of the pack to finish in the seventh spot, which placed him in the fourth row for the 30-lap feature event.

On an extremely racy Kern County Raceway Park, Eliason would go to work from the fourth row as passing seemingly went on each and every lap. Making some hair-raising moves during the course of the night, Eliason seemed to get strong as the laps clicked off.

Working his way up into the fourth spot, Eliason would made a huge move in turns one and two on the 24th lap to get the Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder/Tool World backed machine by Carson Macedo and Kyle Hirst and up into the second spot.

Chasing after race leader, Willie Croft, the red flag would fly on the 28th lap setting up a two lap dash to the finish. When cars went to refire for the final restart, Croft would have issues and Eliason would now find himself in the front of the field.

Nailing the final restart, Eliason would turn in two perfect laps and claim his fourth career series win, moving him into a tie for 27th all time.

"I feel for Willie Croft, and know all to well how that feels," Eliason said. "We had a great car that put us in a great position, and we were there to capitalize. Again, I just have to thank everyone who helps out on this thing so much for all they do. It means a lot to be a part of this team's first win!"

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Getting back to work in the Antaya Motorsports entry, Cory Eliason was pleased with the team's performance as they finished 11th with the World of Outlaws on Saturday night in Stockton, CA.

"I definitely felt way better in our second weekend together, and we had a better car than what our finish shows," Eliason explained. "Late in the race something in our steering went south and we lost some spots and fell out of the Top-10, but overall we were all pleased with our progress."

Timing the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fire Protection Management, Inc./TW Performance backed No. 20 machine in 14th fastest in the first flight of time trials, the Kingsburg, CA driver would line up in the fourth row of his heat race.

Putting together a very impressive run during his heat, Eliason would pick up a fourth place finish and safely move the Kaeding Performance/Cardinal Paint and Powder/Tool World backed entry into the night's 30-lap 'A' main.

Lining up in the eighth row for the feature, Eliason would flex his muscle early in the race as he surged forward and cracked the Top-10 within the first five laps. Showing good speed on a tricky Stockton Dirt Track, Eliason would soon find himself battling with Ian Madsen, and Daryn Pittman for track position.

With cautions plaguing the back half of the race, Eliason would slowly have trouble getting his car to turn and would begin losing positions on restart. Taking the checkered flag in the 11th spot eventually, the Antaya Motorsports team would identify a steering issue upon returning to the pit area.

"I have to thank Larry Antaya and everyone associated with this team for continuing to work hard," Eliason said. "It is tough to take on the World of Outlaws, and to continue to gel with a new team and do it is even more stressful, but we are getting better and I think will lead to a successful year ahead."

ON TAP: Antaya Motorsports will take this weekend off before kicking off the 2017 King of the West schedule on April 8th at Kern Country Raceway Park in Bakersfield, CA. STAY CONNECTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow us on Twitter @AntayaTeam20 or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AntayaTeam20/. Also follow along with Good Guys Rod and Custom Association on Twitter @GoodGuys and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/goodguysrodandcustom/.

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PETERSEN MEDIA- Battling some first race bugs over the weekend in Tulare, CA, Cory Eliason and Antaya Motorsports already have their sights set on this weekend's event in Stockton, CA.

"It was our first race of the season, and our first race together, and we had some issues arise that slowed us down a little bit," Cory Eliason said. "We would have liked to be a little bit better than we were, but it's a long season."

Friday night would get underway with Eliason timing the Good Guys Rod and Custom Association/Fire Protection Management, Inc./TW Performance backed No. 20 machine in 23rd fastest in time trials.

Running eighth in his heat, Eliason would be forced into the Last Chance Showdown where he would line up in the fourth spot. Fighting some issues in the semi, Eliason would slip back to the seventh spot and the team's night would come to an end.

Saturday marked a new day, and things would get off to a much better start as the Kingsburg, CA driver would time in seventh fastest during qualifications.

Starting on the front row of his heat race alongside Donny Schatz, Eliason would finish in the third spot and transfer into the 35-lap 'A' Main event. Lining up in the sixth row of the feature, Eliason would battle back in the 11th and 12th spot in the early goings of the race.

On the 11th lap, contact with another car would prove detrimental to Antaya Motorsports' night as a broken part in the suspension would bring the team's night to an end.

"Everyone worked hard, and we worked to all get on the same page and I think we got going in the right direction as the weekend went on," Eliason added. "I have to thank everyone who works on this thing, and Larry Antaya for giving me a great opportunity."

ON TAP: Eliason and the Antaya Motorpsorts team will return to action on Friday and Saturday night in Stockton, CA. Antaya Motorsports would also like to remind everyone that the Good Guys Rod and Custom Car Show will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday in Pleasanton, CA.

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Antaya Motorsports and Cory Eliason Team Up To Contest 2017 King of the West Series Schedule

PETERSEN MEDIA- Embarking on their second season of winged sprint car racing, Antaya Motorsports is excited to announce that Cory Eliason has been hired to take over the driving duties in 2017 as the team chases after the King of the West championship.

"I am extremely excited for this opportunity, and am very thankful that Larry Antaya and this team has the confidence in me to represent them on and off the track," Cory Eliason said.

With the 2017 season off and running in California, Eliason and Antaya Motorsports will kick off their new arrangement this Friday and Saturday in Tulare, CA as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series comes to town.

The plan is to follow the series to Stockton Dirt Track next weekend before kicking off the 2017 King of the West series schedule on April 8th in Bakersfield, CA at Kern Count Speedway.

Aside from competing full time with the King of the West series, Antaya Motorsports will also take part in as many Prentice Motorsports Group events as they can including racing on the occasional Friday night with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo, as well as with the Civil War Sprints presented by Flowmaster when the schedule allows. Later this Fall, the team will again pick the World of Outlaws up when they return, and also plan on taking part in the 2017 Trophy Cup.

Eliason, who hails from Kingsburg, CA, comes into the 2017 season on top of his game after a red hot 2016 season that saw him score seven feature event wins, including two KWS wins, one Civil War triumph, and this winter he scored a win in Australia.

"Antaya Motorsports is looking forward to working with Cory Eliason," Antaya Motorsports Manager, Tim Werbach said. "Last season he came into his own and really opened a lot of eyes around the country, and we are excited to have him in our corner in 2017."

In what will be the teams second season of existence, Antaya Motorsports will again be backed by Good Guys Rod and Custom Association, Fire Protection Management, Inc., TW Performance, Kaeding Performance, Cardinal Paint and Powder, Tool World, Maas Brothers Powder Coating, and Shiro's Collision Center.

The addition to Eliason is not the only change for Antaya Motorsports in 2017. The team is also excited to welcome mechanics Brian Matherly and Matt Britt from Kaeding Performance aboard for the team's quest for the KWS crown.

Antaya Motorsports also would like to invite all of their fans out to the Good Guys Rod and Custom 35th Annual All American Get Together on March 25th and 26th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. With the team competing in Stockton, CA that weekend, it would make for a great day of hot rods and racecars.

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PETERSEN MEDIA: With his final weekend of action in Australia taking place during the 45th Grand Annual Classic, Cory Eliason made the most of his first appearance at the famed event as he would race his way into the 'A' Main event and earn hard charger honors with a 12th place finish.

"To end our tour in Australia with a 12th place finish in the Classic is pretty cool," Eliason said. "I can't thank Adam Currie and his team enough for this opportunity, and hopefully we can do it again."

Taking to the track for his qualifying night on Saturday, Eliason would finish seventh in his first heat race before picking up a second place finish during his second and final heat.

Having enough points to transfer directly into the preliminary night feature event, Eliason would grid the field from the 15th starting position for the 30-lap feature event.

On a track that was difficult to gain ground on, Eliason was able to work his way forward to the 12th spot in the opening laps as he battled all race long with Luke Dillon, Terry McCarl, and Darren Mollenoyux.

Slipping back to 14th before a late race caution flew, Eliason would take advantage of the restart, as he was able to climb up to the 11th spot where he would finish.

The Sunday night finale would see the Kingsburg, CA pilot line up in the sixth starting position for his heat race, and he would continue to move forward as he would gain valuable points by way of his fourth place finish.

Just missing out on the automatic transfer to the feature event, Eliason would find himself on the front row of one of the twin 'B' mains. Picking up a second place finish, Eliason would transfer into the Grand Annual Classic feature event where he would line up in the 20th starting position.

From the 10th row, Eliason would go toe-to-toe with some of the best from the US and Australia as he carved his way through a very star studded field of drivers. Continuing to run a great race, Eliason would bring the curtain down on his first trip to Australia with a 12th place finish during 'The Classic', and would earn Hard Charger honors for his efforts.

"To finally be able to get to Australia and race is really something I have dreamt about for a long time and I am very thankful to be able to do it and have some success as well," Eliason continued. "This team was so fun to drive for, and I have to thank them for all of their hard work, and for showing me a great time in a three-week span. Again, I am extremely thankful and hope to continue this good run when we get back to racing at home."

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Races-4, Wins-1, Top 5's-1, Top 10's-2

ON TAP: Eliason will now return home to the US and get his season started in the coming weeks.

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Eliason Scores Big Time Win In AustraliaPETERSEN MEDIA: With one race on international soil under his belt, Cory Eliason wasted no time finding victory lane during his second start as he captured the $10,000-to-win All Star Challenge at Simpson Speedway in Victoria, AU.

"What a great night for this team," Eliason said. "My guys have me a great car from the time we unloaded and it is so cool to win a race in Australia."

Going out dead last for qualifying time trials, the Kingsburg, CA pilot was able to time the 5nine Racing No. 00 entry in sixth quickest on this night.

In his first heat race of the evening, Eliason would line up on the outside of the front row and completely dominate the race. Winning by a landslide, Eliason would then charge from the seventh starting position in his second heat to pick up a second place finish and be the high-points guy heading into the pole-shootout.

During the match race, Eliason would not get off to the start he wanted but was able to execute a monster move to get to the lead and the win would place him on the pole for the 35-lap 'A' Main event.

From the pole, Eliason would prove untouchable aboard the Maxwill Race Engines/Awesome Landscape/Devil Race Karts entry. Setting a torrid pace for the duration of the field, Eliason would keep fellow American, Terry McCarl at bay as he was able to score his first ever win in Australia.

"This is great for us, and a great momentum builder heading into this week," Eliason said. "I have never been to The Classic, but I have followed it and know we need to be at our best every time we hit the track. I have confidence in this team, and am looking forward to the task at hand."

2017 BY THE NUMBERS: Races-2, Wins-1, Top 5's-1, Top 10's-2

ON TAP: Eliason will be in action at Mt. Gambier on Thursday night before taking to the Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, AU for The Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic on Saturday and Sunday (Friday and Saturday in the USA).

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Eliason Ninth in Australian DebutPETERSEN MEDIA: After taking part in the annual Tulsa Shootout to ring in 2017, Cory Eliason departed the prestigious Micro Sprint Event and headed to Australia for the first time in his career and picked up a ninth place finish during his first night of action.

"It was great to get over and get acclimated with Adam Currie's team," Eliason said. "We ran Murray Bridge and it was an extremely hot day. We did some good things and we ended up with a ninth place finish."

Taking to the small confines of Murray Bridge, Eliason would get his Australian campaign kicked off well, as he would time the Awesome Landscape/Maxwill Engines/Total Tools No. 00 entry in fourth fastest in qualifying time trials.

Racing his way to a second place finish in heat race action, the Kingsburg, CA native would successfully secure a spot in the night's feature event.

Finding himself in the eighth spot to take the green flag, the scorching temperatures would make passing tough, as Eliason would hang in the Top-10 during the duration of the race.

On the extreme short track, Eliason would battle in the eighth spot as traffic would soon come into play for the front-runners. Late in the race, Eliason would get stuck trying to get by a fellow competitor, and it would result in him falling back to the ninth spot with just four laps remaining in the race.

Thinking better of forcing any issues for a spot, Eliason would hang on to the ninth spot as he brought his first night of action to a close.

"It was great to get a night of racing in, and I am looking forward to doing it again this weekend," Eliason added. "Again, I really am so thankful to Adam Currie for this opportunity, and I hope we can run well while I am here."

ON TAP: Eliason will be back in action on Saturday night (Friday night in the USA) at Simpson Speedway.

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PETERSEN MEDIA: Coming off his best season to date racing Sprint Cars, Kingsburg, CA driver, Cory Eliason, will take the reigns of the team5nine entry owned by Adam Currie in January where he will compete at the Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic as well as a few other race's leading up to the marquee event.

"I really have to thank Adam Currie and his team for this amazing opportunity," Cory Eliason said. "This year has been great, and 2017 is already getting off to a pretty cool start."

Eliason's trip will see him make his first start in Australia on January 7th at the Murray Bridge Speedway. With a break in their schedule, Eliason and Currie are trying to put something together compete on the 13th and 14th with their next scheduled race being at the Borderline Speedway in Mt. Gambier, SA on January 19th before they check into the Premier Speedway for the Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic that takes place January 20th-22nd.

"I was lucky enough to meet Cory back in 2006 when I was living in CA," team owner Adam Currie said. "He was winning everything in the micro division then, and I have continued to follow his career ever since. He had an awesome season in 2016 and I think he deserves a shot at the Classic. He lined up a micro drive for me back then, and I want to return the favor and hopefully provide him with everything he needs to show his talent over here."

Based out of Adelaide, SA team5nine is backed by Awesome Landscapes and uses American built KPC Chassis powered by one of Australia's top engine builders, Maxwill Racing Engines.

"This is a great opportunity, and hopefully while I am over there we have some success, and make everyone proud back home," Eliason added.

ON TAP: Cory Eliason's 2017 season will kick off in Australia on January 7th.

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Cory Eliason Ends 2016 in Yuma, AZPETERSEN MEDIA: Getting one final weekend of racing in to close out the 2016 season, Cory Eliason and the Van Dyke Motorsports team made the trip to Yuma, AZ to take on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour.

"It wasn't the kind of weekend we wanted to end the season on, but we had a good car and it has us looking forward to 2017," Eliason said.

With things getting started on Friday night, Eliason would line the Van Dyke Motorsports machine up in the fourth row of his heat race. Able to pick up valuable passing points, the Kingsburg, CA driver would work his way up to finish in the fourth spot.

Lining up on the front row of his qualifier, Eliason did all he could do as he picked up the win and moved into the 25-lap feature event where he would line up in the fifth spot.

Going wheel-to-wheel with some of the best drivers in the country, Eliason would battle inside the Top-10 during the duration of the feature event. Running just outside the Top-Five, Eliason's header would break and he would lose some power in the race's closing laps.

Doing what he could not to lose too much track position, Eliason would still manage to finish in the Top-10 as he slipped back to the 10th spot.

Lining up on the pole of his Saturday night heat race, Eliason would finish in the second spot before a third place finish in his qualifier. Sitting 12th in points after heats and qualifiers, Eliason would transfer directly into the feature event though would grid the field from the 16th starting position.

When the green flag flew on the feature event, Eliason was able to get off to a nice start on a very racy Cocopah Speedway. Eliason's good start would soon go south as something in his suspension would fail and his machine would be tough to maneuver.

Losing those initial spots he gained, Eliason would make the best of his tough situation as he took the checkered flag with a 16th place finish.

"Our results really don't tell the entire story of our weekend," Eliason said. "We had a really good racecar, but things just did not go our way. 2016 was an amazing year for my personally and I really owe it to Harley Van Dyke for taking a chance on me when I got overlooked so many times. It was a fun season, and I am already looking forward to seeing what 2017 has in store."

The Van Dyke Motorsports team would like to thank Lucas Oil, Hansen Machine, NAAKE Suspension, Maxim Chassis, and Moyle Racing Engines for their support during the year.

2016 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 47, Wins-7, Top-5's-19, Top-10's-27

ON TAP: The 2016 season has come to a close.

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Eliason Lands on Cotton Classic PodiumPETERSEN MEDIA: Competing during both nights of the Cotton Classic, Cory Eliason would finish seventh during Friday night's 360ci race aboard the Van Dyke Motorsports NO. 5h, before a late race move put him in the third spot of Saturday's 410ci race aboard his own entry.

"It was a good weekend overall for both teams," Cory Eliason said. "Both cars were capable of ending up on the podium but a late move during Friday's feature saw us fall back to seventh."

Timing the Harley Van Dyke owned entry in 10th fastest during qualifying time trials, Eliason would then pick up an important heat race win that put him in the night's Dash.

Finishing fourth in the Dash, the Kingsburg, CA pilot would take the green flag for the 30-lap feature from the second row. A tough start to the night would see Eliason fall outside of the Top-Five, but he would stay the course and work his way back forward.

Working back up to the fourth spot, Eliason would make a late bid to overtake the third spot but contact would get his machine off the racing surface and he would lose several positions. Once back on the racing surface, Eliason would find himself in the seventh spot and would go on to finish there.

Saturday night saw him climb aboard the ERC No. 00jr entry to take on the King of the West series. Coming into the night as the defending race winner, Eliason would time in sixth fastest.

Running third in his heat race to Brent and Tim Kaeding, Eliason would transfer to the feature event but would not have a spot in the six-lap Dash.

Lining up in the ninth spot, Eliason showed his strength in the early goings of the feature event, as he wasted no time working his way forward. Finding himself up into the fifth spot at the race's halfway point, Eliason seemed to get better as the laps clicked off.

Taking over the fourth spot late in the race, Eliason would then go to work on third running Tim Kaeding. A late restart would set up an epic battle for the final podium position and using a last lap pass, Eliason would secure the third spot at the finish line.

"I have to thank everyone who helps us on both cars," Eliason said. "Each night my confidence level is pretty high, and that is a testament to the guys who work on these things. Hopefully we can keep it going and finish out the year strong."

The Van Dyke Motorsports team would like to thank Lucas Oil, Hansen Machine, NAAKE Suspension, Maxim Chassis, and Moyle Racing Engines for their support during the year.

2016 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 43, Wins-7, Top-5's-18, Top-10's-24

ON TAP: The Van Dyke Motorsports No. 5h will sit idle this weekend, though Cory Eliason will be in action during the Trophy Cup taking place in Tulare, CA Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

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PETERSEN MEDIA: Losing a rear end during hot laps on Wednesday night and missing time trials, Cory Eliason got his elbows up with the Civil War Series as he came from the back of the C and B mains to make it into the feature event before an issue would take him out of contention on the ninth lap.

"It was a long night, but I am thankful for everyone that helped us out and made it possible to runt he alphabet," Cory Eliason said.

Returning to the seat of the Van Dyke Motorsports No. 5H on Wednesday night, Eliason would line the Lucas Oil/Hansen Machine/NAAKE Suspension entry in the fifth row of the first of two twin C-Main events.

Needing to win to move on, the Kingsburg, CA driver got down to business as he carved his way forward to pick up the win and keep his night going.

Moving into the 12-lap B Main event where he lined up in the 18th spot, Eliason continued to impress as he worked his way near a transfer spot. With a couple of late cautions bunching the field back up, Eliason would become a threat to transfer, and would use a last lap move around the top in turns three and four to surge into the fifth spot and punch his ticket into the 30-lap feature event.

Lining up 21st in the feature event, Eliason would have his work cut out for him even more as rubber had gone down on the speedway making passing extremely tough.

Able to work his way forward in the first few laps, Eliason's brakes would lock up under a red flag on the ninth lap, and his night would come to a close.

Climbing aboard his self owned entry to take on the World of Outlaws in the Friday and Saturday portion of the Gold Cup Race of Champions, Eliason would make both feature events as he would finish in the 12th spot on Friday night before charging from 24th to finish 11th during the Saturday night Championship finale.

"It was good to make all three feature events during the Gold Cup, but we certainly would have liked to have been a little better," Eliason said. "Wednesday night was a little stressful but it was fun to run the alphabet like we did and it was great to have some success against the World of Outlaws."

The Van Dyke Motorsports team would like to thank Lucas Oil, Hansen Machine, NAAKE Suspension, Maxim Chassis, and Moyle Racing Engines for their support during the year.

2016 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 39, Wins-6, Top-5's-12, Top-10's-20

ON TAP: Eliason will be in action this coming Saturday night at the Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA.

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Eliason Third In Return To Golden StatePETERSEN MEDIA: Spending a little over a month traveling in the Midwest, Cory Eliason came back to the Golden State just as strong as he left it as he picked up a third place finish during the 56th Annual Johnny Key Classic on Saturday night at the Ocean Speedway.

"I just want to thank the McColloch Motorsports team for giving me a chance to come out and run," Eliason said. "It was a last minute deal, and I wasn't going to race if it wasn't for them, so great to get a good finish."

With 38 cars checked into the Ocean Speedway on Saturday night, Eliason would time in fifth quick amongst the 34 cars taking a time, which placed him on the front row of his heat race.

Needing the win to punch his ticket into the 'Dash for Cash', Eliason would get off to a great start in his heat race, as he would rocket out to the lead and never look back. By way of his win, Eliason would move into the Dash For Cash where the seven pill lined him up in the fourth row.

Struggling a touch, Eliason would finish in the eighth spot, which placed him in the fourth row of the 50-lap Johnny Key Classic feature event. When the race came to life on the racy ¼ mile, Eliason would get off to a slow start as he hung around inside the Top-10 biding his time.

Running eight at the halfway point during the mandatory stoppage, Eliason's crew would make minor adjustments to his entry, and send him back out for the final segment of the $5,000-to-win feature event. With timely cautions sprinkled through the last part of the race, Eliason would take full advantage of restart opportunity as he worked his way into the Top-Five late in the race.

As the race came to a close, Eliason would seemingly get better lap after lap. Making a late move on Tommy Tarlton, Eliason would take the checkered flag with a third place finish.

"We had some issues early in the night, but we were pretty fast each time on the track," Eliason added. "Again, just want to thank everyone who helped out, and made it possible to race."

2016 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts- 35, Wins-6, Top-5's-11, Top-10's-19

ON TAP: Eliason will we back in action on Saturday night at the Petaluma Speedway with the King of the West Series.

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Eliason Third During Penultimate King of Kings RacePETERSEN MEDIA- Moving one step closer to claiming the 2015 King of Kings 360 Championship, Cory Eliason picked up a third place finish at the Keller Auto Speedway on Friday night before rebounding to finish 10th with the King of the West Series on Saturday night.

"Friday night we got going really good, but a untimely yellow flag flew when we were in traffic, and it ended up giving us open track for the finale few laps," Eliason said.

Timing his Driven Performance/Reitz Almond Harvesting/GC Trucking No. 00 entry in fourth quick during qualifications, Eliason would pick up a third place finish in his heat race.

Finishing sixth in the night's Dash, the Kingsburg, CA driver would run in the fifth spot for the first five laps, before he would take advantage of a lap seven caution. On the restart, Eliason would watch Jonathan Allard and Tommy Tarlton fight for the position in front of him before he would get by Allard for the fourth spot on the 11th lap, and get by Tarlton for third a lap later.

Setting his sights on Kyle Hirst and Craig Stidham amidst heavy traffic, the caution flag would fly on lap 16 and give the leaders clear track. Though Eliason would feel pressure from Tarlton, he would keep the position, and take the checkered flag in the third spot.

Returning to the Keller Auto Speedway on Saturday night to battle with the King of the West Series, Eliason would time the Ultra Grown/Advanced Auto and Smog/RE Technologies entry in 14th fastest. Missing the heat race inversion, Eliason would finish in his heat putting him in the seventh row of the 30-lap A Main.

The A Main would get off to an extremely wild start with numerous stoppages preventing the race to get a lap in. Unfortunately one of the yellows would be for Eliason as he spun his machine out in turns one and two, but there would be no damage, and he would be able tag the rear of the field.

When the race finally got going, Eliason would get moving forward as he would work up into the 11th spot when the yellow waived on the fifth lap. Falling back as far as 13th after the open red flag, Eliason would work his way forward and salvage his night with a 10th place finish.

"We just got into the grease in one and two on one of the starts and spun around," Eliason said. "I though we were decent, and I think that showed as we were able to work forward."

ON TAP: Eliason will now take a couple of weekends off before returning to the Keller Auto Speedway on October 9th for the final Duinkerken Farms King of Kings event.

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Civil War Race Highlights Eliason's Gold CupPETERSEN MEDIA- Spending the last week at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA for the 62nd Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions, Cory Eliason's week would be highlighted by a ninth place effort during the Wednesday night Civil War Series program.

"It was a week that did not go how I had hoped with the World of Outlaws," Cory Eliason said. "I had some bad luck, and just got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time on a couple of occasions."

Climbing aboard the Friends and Family Racing No. x1 machine on Wednesday night to open the Gold Cup, Eliason would time in 13th fastest of the 50 cars checked in for the night of racing.

Racing his way to a win during his heat race, Eliason would transfer into the Dash, where a seventh place finish would line him up in the fourth row on what was a very slick Silver Dollar Speedway.

With rubber eminent, Eliason would settle into the ninth spot as cars jockeyed for position with rubber going down on the surface in the first few laps. As the rubber went down, passing would go out the window as most drivers stayed committed to the rubber.

As the race would click off laps quick, Eliason would hang to finish in the ninth spot.

Climbing aboard his own Driven Performance/Reitz Almond Harvesting/GC Trucking No. 00 machine to take on the World of Outlaws, Eliason would time in eighth fastest in his flight, and earn a front row starting spot in his heat race.

Finishing second in what was an eventful heat, Eliason would transfer into the 30-lap feature event where he lined up in the eighth row.

A lap 7 restart would prove to be rough for the Kingsburg, CA driver was contact would knock his front end out, and his night would come to an early end.

Eliason's bad luck would follow him to Saturday night's finale as a radiator failure during hot laps would see him miss his qualifying spot, and be forced to take time at the end of the session.

Able to time in 11th fastest, Eliason would get moved out of the way as his heat race went green, and would end up finishing in the 10th spot.

Lining up third in the Last Chance Showdown, Eliason would miss the set up, and have his hands full with his machine as he slipped back through the field. His Gold Cup would come to a close as he finished in the eight position of the LCS.

"It wasn't the weekend I was hoping for, but I had some fun," Eliason said. "I really want to thank everyone who lends me a hand on my car, as well as the F&F guys for letting me drive for them on Wednesday night."

ON TAP: Eliason is now set for two nights of action at the Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA this weekend. Friday night will be a 360ci show, while Saturday night he takes on the King of the West Series.

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Eliason Charges To Fourth at Johnny Key ClassicPETERSEN MEDIA- Cory Eliason kicked off a busy stretch in his 2015 season on Saturday night by charging his way to a fourth place finish during the 55th Annual Johnny Key Classic at the Ocean Speedway.

"We were pretty good, and were able to take advantage of some restarts during the first segment and really make up some ground," Eliason said. "It was racy early and then the rubber came, so I was happy we were good early."

Looking to grab one of the 19 spots available for the 50-lap A Main, the Kingsburg, CA driver timed his Driven Performance/Reitz Almond Harvesting/GC Hansen Trucking No. 00 machine in 9th fastest after a late qualifying draw.

With heat race being lined up straight off of qualifying time, Eliason was able to race his way to a third place finish from his second row starting spot and successfully transfer into the night's A-Main.

Watching the night unfold with B Mains and a Last Chance Qualifier, Eliason would find himself gridding the field from the seventh row for the 50-lap A Main event.

Working his way into the Top-10 in the race's first nine green flag laps, Eliason would take advantage of restarts on lap 11 and 14 as he would then find himself in the sixth spot, and in the hunt.

A couple more caution flags would plague the first segment, but Eliason had done his moving and shaking, as he ran in the sixth spot when the scheduled red flag waived on the 25th lap.

With rubber going down on the speedway as the second session kicked off, Eliason had a great restart as he rocketed into fourth spot and chased after Jonathan Allard. As rubber continued to go down, passing would go by the way side and Eliason would look for someone in the top three to miss the rubber.

With the checkered flag in the air, Eliason would hold on to his top-five finish as he would finish fourth after starting 13th.

"We did a great job after timing in a little farther back than we would have liked," Eliason said. "The track was good until it took rubber, and we had a really good handle on things. I have to thank everyone who helped us out all night long."

ON TAP: Eliason will be back in action on Tuesday September 8th during the Kyle Larson Outlaw Kart Showcase in Chico, CA before taking to the Silver Dollar Speedway on September 9th with the Civil War Sires, and on the 11th and 12th with the World of Outlaws.

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